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The ULTIMATE Insider Information on How to STAND OUT and GET ADMITTED!
When trying to beat the tough law school competition, how do you know what will get you fast-tracked to the “yes” pile (or the dreaded “no” pile)? No insider is better suited to set you on the right track than Joyce Putnam Curll, former Dean of Admissions for Harvard Law School. The Best Law Schools’ Admissions Secrets is the ultimate collection of insider advice, direct … More >>
The Best Law Schools’ Admissions Secrets: The Essential Guide from Harvard’s Former Admissions Dean
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#1 by C. Reed on March 24, 2010 - 1:14 am
I ordered this book for a friend applying to Law School. The package never arrived by the projected ship date. Turns out that when I called they said they could resend it but the time fame was pretty much closed for Law Applications. Have no idea about the book just had a bad experience with having it sent/arriving (at all).
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Danielle Starr on March 24, 2010 - 2:57 am
I would highly recommend this book over all others for the following reasons:
- It is meant for all readers, in all stages of their life – still in high school, still in college, recent college grads and accomplished professionals.
- It is well-written and clearly separated into chapters, easy to read and easy to understand.
- The book was not only helpful for me, but also for those writing my recommendations. I photocopied several chapters which I sent to my recommenders along with the form from lsac.org.
- The author has catered to those in all stages of the process – not sure about applying, pretty sure about applying and definitely applying. She helps (with examples) readers figure out if law school is really for them, or if it’s just the easy way out for the time being (but not the right choice in the long run).
With all that said, I would strongly recommend this book. It is not a waste of money and is perfect to help someone thinking about applying or getting their applications ready – I have referred to it so many times, for the LSAT, recommendations, my personal statement, how to choose the right schools etc.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Dylan W. Greenwood on March 24, 2010 - 3:26 am
Easy read – straightforward advice provided. Gave insight of the admission process for law school. I would recommend purchase to anyone considering law school.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Mary Dee Pifer on March 24, 2010 - 4:55 am
Joyce Curll has written the definitive guide for students considering admission to law school. Her background at Harvard and NYU offers instant credibility to her comments, which I believe will be very useful to her readers. Too much information at times? Maybe, but I’ll trust her intelligent audience to sort that out. Such frank talk from the ultimate admissions insider (she’s admitted thousands who have gone on to successful legal careers and even one President-elect) is rarely shared in public.
I’ve counseled students in law school and recruited for a top Wall Street firm for over twenty years- what I wish is that all those students I met over the years had had the benefit of Curll’s common sense career advice. While always careful not to direct students in any one direction, Curll shares a balanced assessment of the many options in both the public and private sector open to law school grads.
This book is a perfect primer for anyone considering going to law school. Buy it for any undergraduate, but particularly for those students without access to a savvy pre-law advisor who can to coach them through the admissions process. Curll’s careful tips to her readers helping them navigate through each step of the application process will do much to level the admissions playing field.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Robert H. Sand, Esq. on March 24, 2010 - 7:07 am
Undergraduates would be well advised to read this readable, inexpensive volume before investing three years and more than $100,000 in a law school.
Dean Curll wisely begins her guide by raising and discussing whether the would-be applicant really wants a career in the law. The guidebook then reviews the many factors that effect law school admissions, making it clear that while there are no quick, clever ways to beat the system, there are any number of ways to improve one’s chances.
My only concern about the book is the likelihood that undergraduates may lack the experience to appreciate the volume’s intelligence, wisdom and wit.
Rating: 5 / 5